Saint Mary's College uses Blackboard Learn as its learning management system (LMS), along with Anthology Ally for more accessible content, Kaltura Virtual Classroom, and Kaltura video platform for streaming videos and audio through Blackboard. This page provides campus contacts for reporting problems, as well as links to help pages and tutorial videos.

Campus Support

Blackboard (LMS)

Current Version: Blackboard Learn 3900 (SaaS) with Ultra Base Navigation (Watch Ultra Base Navigation Video)

Some courses may be in Original (OCV) until January 2026 when all courses will be in Ultra Course View (UCV). If you are familiar with OCV and just learning about UCV, you might want to learn about differences between Blackboard Learn Original and Ultra Terminology.

Links to Help Pages and Video Tutorials for Blackboard Tools and Features

Note: All links open in a new tab or window.

Tool or Feature Links for Students Links for Instructors
Accessibility Use links in the "Links for Students" column.
Ally
Assignments
Blogs

Original: Blogs

Blogs are not available in Ultra Course View.

Original: Blogs (for Instructors)

Blogs are not available in Ultra Course View. 

Calendar
Content Editor

Use links in the "Links for Students" column.

Course Messages    Use links in the "Links for Students" column.
Courses Find your Courses
Discussions
Email Original: Email
Grades
Groups
Journals
Navigation
Tests
Wikis

Last updated 2023/05/22 PAK